Kelly Rockwell

"I am proud to be part of a long line of volunteers who have carried on the legacy that was created when the Community House was built and TCC established more than 60 years ago. As President, I look forward to forging community partnerships and introducing new programs to better serve the membership. I hope to continue to initiate and oversee upgrades around the property, including the dedicated senior classroom and our new air conditioning campaign to cool the House. I look forward to serving and helping to usher in a new era at the Center while maintaining its beloved traditions."

Gary Jensen - Former VP of Maintenance

I am a 44-year resident of Topanga and have been a Topanga Canyon Call Firefighter for eight years, an Arson Watch volunteer and VP of Maintenance and Improvements on the TCC Board for the past three years. I am proud to have been on the Board as we have literally laid the groundwork for some big projects that will benefit the members for years to come. I am looking forward to serving another term as I have plans not only to do the general maintenance and projects, but also set up on the TCC website a “To Do” list of plans and projects. ­This way a member or group can pick a project that interests them and work on that project. We hope to receive donations of time, supplies or even money to the cause and everyone can become a bigger part of the TCC. The website will also have a “Thank You” section with links for all the people and contractors who always show up when the TCC needs them most. I view the TCC as a “diamond in the rough” and we all have a lot of cutting and polishing ahead of us!!

Rick Provisor - Candidate for VP Operations

Bonnie Morgan, VP of Membership

Bonnie has been with the TCC for a number of years, as rental agent in 2013, then as Membership Chair since late 2015. She owns a web design and marketing business and built the TCC website in 2013. This past year Bonnie created an online membership system that has transformed how we handle memberships and events; she has plans for a major upgrade this year. She fervently believes that all families in Topanga should be members of TCC, paving the way for more great services and programs that are not available anywhere else in Topanga. A 20-year resident of Topanga, she is dedicated to the spirit of community in Topanga, and has worked tirelessly to promote TCC and other service organizations.

Nonie Shore - 3rd VP - Fundraising

Nonie Shore has lived in Topanga for 15 years and has been fundraising for community organizations for years, culminating in the program to build a new playground at the TCC, completed in October of 2013. As the TCC board VP of Fundraising and Events since 2014, Nonie has implemented a quarterly Square Dance, an Adults-Only Boogie Night, and hopes to be able to start a BINGO night and fundraising for our new AC system. The 2016 Topanga Days fundraiser was the most successful year ever, thanks in part to Nonie and the Board with a cohesive vision, working together to implement some key changes. Nonie is dedicated to the success of TCC for years to come and she hopes to continue in this role as the VP of Fundraising.

Franka Diehnelt - Treasurer

I am running for the position of the Treasurer of the TCC. As treasurer I will make sure that the TCC stays within its budget, continues to effectively sustain the TCC's existing programs and supports the Sages, the Topanga Youth Services program and the Children's Organic Garden. I am also focusing on making the TCC a zero waste facility. I am the co-owner of an Art Design Studio, and an architect by training, working with communities to place art in the public space. Since 2010 my family has lived in the Canyon. While our three year old son Dexter explores living and playing in the outdoors, my husband and I are building a biodynamic farm in the heart of the Canyon.

Terri Mansour Moriarty - Recording Secretary

Terri and her family have lived in Topanga for 10 years. She started with the TCC Board as a stand-in Recording Secretary in 2015 and has since moved to the position of Correspondence Secretary. She’s been an active participant in the creation of the TCC Sports Program and has created a new annual event for the community called the “Mega Play Date”. Her husband James coaches the current soccer teams, and they are both very active members of the Topanga Elementary Program. She has been implemental in working towards joint projects with TCC and TEP—a natural because both serve many of the same families. Terri is adamant about balancing TCC’s role as a service to the community with its constant need to fundraise and has been diligent in uncovering possible monies that would help the TCC in that respect.

Andy Monn, Recording Secretary

I grew up in Wisconsin in a relatively small community. After finishing college I realized 9 month winters were not for me so I moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in advertising, where I met my wife. We were married up in Topanga and we always knew we would end up living here. The sense of community in Topanga is something that is extremely unique and we realize how blessed we are to raise our daughter here.I wish to participate in the TCC board as part of my civic duty to the community we love.

Board of Directors

TCC Board of Directors 2015

There are some new faces this year who are replacing retiring members Gabrielle Lamirand and Jayni Shuman. The new Board will continue to advance the impressive improvements to the house and the grounds that have been accomplished in the past year and are committed to be active in the next two years for all the big plans ahead.

TCC Board of Directors 2014

TCC Board of Directors, 2014

The TCC’s Board of Directors is elected in November by the General Membership and serves from January to December for two years. Responsible for the day-to-day operations and fundraising for the club, the Board members volunteer their time and accept no pay. The Board of Directors generally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, except when rescheduling is required for holidays.

Committees are founded to work on specific issues on behalf of the TCC. You are invited to attend committee meetings and — even better — join the effort!